Russell Westbrook rewrote the NBA record book once again on Monday night as he passed Oscar Robertson for the career triple-double record.
It didn't take Westbrook long to secure career triple-double No. 182. He tallied 12 points, five rebounds and nine assists by halftime against Atlanta, and he passed Robertson with a rebound in the fourth quarter. Monday's triple-double was Westbrook's 35th of the 2020-21 season, which marks the league lead for the sixth time in the last seven seasons,.
Westbrook has been tied to Robertson in NBA history since 2016-17 as he became the first player since the Big O to average a triple-double across an entire season.